Moderna, Inc.

Senior Specialist, Analytical Technical Operations

Moderna, Inc.$89K — $143K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, or a related field.
  • 6-8 years of experience in biotechnology or analytical development.
  • Experience managing stability studies within a regulated environment.
  • Proficient with LIMS and ELN systems like LabVantage or Benchling.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills in fast-paced settings.
  • Excellent communication skills for presenting technical data to various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain analytical testing schedules by integrating inputs from digital systems.
  • Manage stability protocols for novel mRNA and Lipid Nanoparticle (LNP) candidates.
  • Generate and trend analytical data; prepare technical summaries for stakeholders.
  • Oversee multiple program timelines to ensure timely testing and reporting.
  • Collaborate with partners on testing strategies and sample management activities.
  • Design digital tools and automate workflows to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Lead integration efforts for improved connectivity between laboratory and enterprise systems.

Benefits

  • Competitive healthcare with additional voluntary programs.
  • Holistic well-being support including fitness and mental health resources.
  • Family planning benefits including fertility and adoption support.
  • Generous paid time off including sabbaticals and global recharge days.
  • Savings and investment opportunities for future planning.
  • Location-specific perks to enhance employee experience.
Full Job Description
The Role

The Individual is responsible for enabling efficient analytical execution across CMC Development programs through strategic planning, stability study management, and digital operations support. This role serves as a key operational partner, translating inputs from multiple laboratory and business systems into executable testing plans while ensuring analytical activities are aligned with program priorities, timelines, and development objectives.

Working across Analytical Development, Process Development, and other CMC functions, the Candidate drives operational excellence through process optimization, automation, and digital integration initiatives. The role combines scientific understanding, project coordination, and data-driven decision-making to support stability programs, accelerate development timelines, and deliver high-quality analytical data that informs critical product development and regulatory decisions.

What You'll Do
  • Develop and maintain integrated analytical testing schedules by consolidating inputs from multiple digital systems, program priorities, and laboratory capacity to support CMC Development activities.
  • Author, review, and manage stability protocols and studies for novel mRNA and Lipid Nanoparticle (LNP) drug candidates, supporting shelf-life determination, IND-enabling studies, and product development milestones.
  • Generate, review, trend, and interpret analytical data; perform peer data review; prepare technical summaries and data packages; and communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders across CMC Development.
  • Manage multiple program timelines simultaneously, ensuring testing milestones, study deliverables, and reporting commitments are completed on schedule.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners to support forecasting activities, stage-appropriate testing strategies, sample management, and development program planning.
  • Design and implement digital tools, automated workflows, and operational processes that improve efficiency, enhance throughput, and support scalable analytical operations.
  • Lead efforts to integrate new digital capabilities and improve connectivity between laboratory and enterprise systems, enabling more effective planning and execution.
  • Maintain accurate and compliant documentation while partnering with analytical scientists and technical teams to support method understanding and successful execution of analytical activities.


Here's What You'll Need (Basic Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
  • 6-8 years of experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, analytical development, technical operations, or CMC Development.
  • Experience managing stability studies, analytical testing programs, or laboratory operations within a regulated environment.
  • Experience working with LabVantage, Benchling, or similar laboratory information management (LIMS), electronic laboratory notebook (ELN), and data management systems.
  • Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting technical data to diverse stakeholders.


Here's What You'll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)
  • Experience supporting mRNA, LNP, biologics, or other advanced therapeutic modalities.
  • Knowledge of CMC Development, stability programs, and regulatory requirements supporting IND submissions and product development.
  • Experience with process automation, workflow optimization, data visualization, or digital transformation initiatives.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze, trend, and interpret analytical data to support scientific and operational decision-making.
  • Experience leading or supporting cross-functional programs and projects, including planning, prioritization, stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and execution against key milestones.


Key Competencies
  • Analytical Operations & Planning
  • Stability Study Management
  • Digital Systems & Automation
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Project & Program Management
  • Data Analysis & Technical Reporting
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Scientific Problem Solving
  • Technical Communication


Pay & Benefits

  • Competitive healthcare, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
  • A holistic approach to well-being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support
  • Family planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
  • Savings and investments to help you plan for the future
  • Location-specific perks and extras

The salary range for this role is $89,900.00 - $143,800.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An individual's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, and business or organizational needs.The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award, subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.

Our Working Model

As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment.

Export Control NoticeThis position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, employment is contingent upon the applicant's ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements, only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible for this position. For this role Moderna is unable to sponsor non-U.S. persons to apply for an export control license.#LI-KH1

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